Candy Making Equipment

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To make candy, all you need to do is create a syrup by dissolving sugar and boiling it to your desired consistency. For medium to large scale candy production, candy making equipment fully automates the whole process and takes care of other production regulations and standards (such as hygiene and proper homogenization). Planning on getting one? There’s a wide range of choices to pick from.

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Vision guided multi-robot system for flowpack candy packaging

Vision guided multi-robot system for flowpack candy packaging

In confectionery manufacturing, efficiently picking, arrang…

Hard candy forming line for manufacturing

Hard candy forming line for manufacturing

For manufacturers aiming to produce high-quality hard and soft candies, a reliabl…

Pre-cooking and final cooking for candy production

Pre-cooking and final cooking for candy production

When producing candy products like hard candy, toffees, and gummies, ac…

Hard candy production system

Hard candy production system

In the confectionery industry, producing high-quality hard candies requires precision in tempera…

Aerator for candy masses

Aerator for candy masses

In confectionery production, achieving the right texture and consistency in nougat, chewy, and marshm…

Forming line for croquant, hard candy, and chewy candies

Forming line for croquant, hard candy, and chewy candies

Optimizing candy production requires precise forming techniques t…

Crystallization process for chewy candy production

Crystallization process for chewy candy production

In the production of chewy candies, achieving precise crystallization i…

Continuous caramel cooker for candy production

Continuous caramel cooker for candy production

In the confectionery industry, achieving a consistent and high-quality caram…

Mixing and metering system for candy production

Mixing and metering system for candy production

In modern candy production, accurate mixing and metering of ingredients lik…

Preforming line for candy rope production

Preforming line for candy rope production

In the confectionery industry, producing consistent candy ropes for downstream fo…

Ball former for bubble-gum and soft candy production

Ball former for bubble-gum and soft candy production

In the confectionery industry, producing high-quality bubble-gum, sof…

Sugar drum for coating gummy candy

Sugar drum for coating gummy candy

In gummy candy production, uniform coating of sugar or wax is crucial for achieving a hig…

Mini candy depositor for gummy production

Mini candy depositor for gummy production

For small-scale candy production, achieving consistent quality and precision is c…

Automatic gummy candy production system

Automatic gummy candy production system

In the production of CBD, THC, and Vitamin gummies, achieving high production rates …

Drying trays for gummy candy production

Drying trays for gummy candy production

In large-scale gummy candy production, ensuring proper drying and setting of soft ge…

Gummy candy depositor for precision manufacturing

Gummy candy depositor for precision manufacturing

In a confectionery production environment, ensuring consistent shape, si…

Dissolving tilt kettle for gummy candy production

Dissolving tilt kettle for gummy candy production

In gummy candy production, consistent dissolution of ingredients such as…

Chestnut candying system

Chestnut candying system

Producing candied chestnuts requires a reliable system that can handle various capacity needs while e…

Candy rope sizer

Candy rope sizer

In the production of hard candies and chewy sweets, achieving a consistent rope diameter is crucial for unifor…

Batch roller for hard candy and toffee production

Batch roller for hard candy and toffee production

During the production of hard candies, toffees, and chewy sweets, precis…

Double twist wrapping solution for candy packaging

Double twist wrapping solution for candy packaging

When producing preformed candies in large quantities, ensuring consiste…

Multi-style candy and chocolate wrapper

Multi-style candy and chocolate wrapper

Manufacturers dealing with high-speed candy and chocolate production need efficient …

High-speed fold wrapping machine for hard candy

High-speed fold wrapping machine for hard candy

Bottom fold wrapping is an attractive solution for hard candies, toffees, a…

High-speed flow pack wrapping machine for hard candy and jellies

High-speed flow pack wrapping machine for hard candy and jellies

For some high-quality candy which require individual wra…

High-speed double twist wrapping machine for hard candy

High-speed double twist wrapping machine for hard candy

Double-twist wrapping is the preferred packaging method for many i…

Starch-free depositor for hard candy

Starch-free depositor for hard candy

Forming hard candies requires careful handling of syrups in order to avoid quality issu…

Continuous cooker for hard candy

Continuous cooker for hard candy

Prepare your ingredients for hard candy production. This is a continuous dissolving, cooking…

Whipping machine for soft candy

Whipping machine for soft candy

Prepare your ingredients for any whipped or aerated product component. This is a pressurized …

Batch cooker for hard candy

Batch cooker for hard candy

Prepare your ingredients for the production of hard candy. This is a line of universal candy cook…

Pressure cooker for caramel and soft candy

Pressure cooker for caramel and soft candy

Prepare your ingredients for soft candy production. This is a highly flexible co…

Automatic premixer for hard candy

Automatic premixer for hard candy

Feed materials to your confectionery process equipment in a consistent and convenient way.…

X-ray inspection system for identifying foreign bodies in food products

X-ray inspection system for identifying foreign bodies in food products

Ensuring food safety and quality control in prod…

Linear weigher for dry or frozen free-flowing products

Linear weigher for dry or frozen free-flowing products

Handling delicate and low target weight products like candy, snacks…

Blending multihead weigher for accurate component mixing

Blending multihead weigher for accurate component mixing

Ensuring that multiple components are combined in precise proport…

Batch cooker for confectionery production

Batch cooker for confectionery production

In confectionery manufacturing, producing a variety of candy types like toffees, …

Batch-wise cooking and aerating system for aerated candies

Batch-wise cooking and aerating system for aerated candies

In confectionery production, especially for products like noug…

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Candy making equipment for hard and soft candies


Candy consists mostly of sugar and water, although you can include flavor and coloring as well. Depending on how you prepare these ingredients, they can result in a number of different textures and recipes for candies.


To make hard candy, you need to mix more sugar in your syrup and cook the mixture to a higher temperature (about 300°F or 154°C). For soft candy, boil the syrup to a lower temperature (250° F or 121° C) and use a lower concentration of sugar.

Candy thermometers are useful for special recipes. Temperature plays a major role in determining whether candy ends up being soft or hard. However, they may not be necessary if you’re working with a semi-automatic or automatic candy making machine. These types of equipment handle almost all the steps in the production process, from mixing the ingredients to drying the candy to a specific texture. Some industrial candy making machines even include stainless steel die forming elements that are used to form the candies into various shapes and sizes.

Producing sugar-free candies

Sugar is an essential ingredient in candies, as it affects their texture and also helps with their preservation. Yet, sugar can be replaced with other ingredients which serve as binders in the making of candies. To produce sugar-free candy, honey can be the base ingredient without any noticeable difference in texture or flavor. Isomalt is another alternative since it melts and hardens in the same way as sugar. That said, isomalt works best for hard candy because it is non-sticky and doesn’t absorb too much water. You may also use sugar-free sweetened corn syrups instead of sugar.

Should you use natural or artificial sweeteners?


Artificial sweeteners such as saccharin, sucralose, neotame, aspartame, and acesulfame can replace natural sugars in the production of candies. They provide minimal nutritional value, but the absence of calories in artificial sweeteners can be an  advantage as well, healthwise. Artificial sugars are also less expensive than natural sugars and offer greater protection against cavities. On the flip side, many people dislike the overly sweet taste of artificial sugars. Also, if consumed in excess, they may also pose health problems.


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